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5.2 Provider Name
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Provider Name allows searches for a particular known provider. The format for this field is either:
SURNAME
or
FIRSTNAME SURNAME
or
SURNAME, FIRSTNAME
Surname - the spelling for surname does not have to be exact. Some partial matching and
misspelling is accommodated.
First name - the spelling is required to match exactly. If you are unsure of a first name it is better
to just use the first initial or leave it out entirely.
Alias names will also be included in any search.
5.3 Practice Name
Practice name allows searches for a specific practice. It matches all practices whose name
contains the string in this field. For example, 'EYE' will return ‘FITZROY EYECARE’.
5.4 Postcode / Suburb
Postcode/Suburb allows searches centred on a particular region. The simplest format for this is to
just specify
POSTCODE
However, you can also specify
SUBURB POSTCODE
Or
SUBURB
Postcode – must match exactly.
Suburb – the spelling for suburb does not have to be exact. Some partial matching and
misspelling is accommodated.
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